Nokia Lumia 1020 vs. Nokia N8 - Camera and Photo comparison

How far has the Nokia Lumia 1020 progressed from the Nokia N8 - One of the best cameraphones released by Nokia to date? Find out in the following camera and photo comparison between the two handsets

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The Nokia N8 features a 3.5 inch touch display, 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded through microSD, a 12 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and a Xenon Flash for low light photos, 720p HD video capture, a secondary camera for video calls and is powered by a 680MHz processor with 256MB of RAM. The N8 is available in gray, blue, silver, green and orange and is encased in an ultra strong anodized aluminum casing.

The device runs Nokia’s Symbian operating system, which the company has planned to phase out by 2014 in favor of Microsoft’s Windows Phone. However Symbian still remains a popular platform for the modding community and some dedicated developers.

If you want to get a great deal on this smartphone you can get it for just $199.99 with a 50% discount from Amazon as part of the online retailers holiday offers. Find the color which suits you best and you can be a proud owner of the last of Nokia’s N-Series.

Nokia Lumia 920 vs. Nokia N8 - Photo Comparison

The Nokia Lumia 920 has been taking on all comers in an attempt to claim the camera flagship crown. We think its stiffest competition comes from within Nokia’s camp itself when it recently went head to head against the Nokia 808 PureView. Now it’s getting set to take on one of the top camera phones alumni – The Nokia N8.

Watch the photo comparison below and see how they fair against each other.

Nokia releases second wave of Nokia Belle Refresh update

It wasn’t to long ago that Nokia first started rolling out the Belle Refresh update to the first generation of Symbian^3 devices, which include the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7, Nokia Oro and the Nokia 500. As you can image the company will have several devices to cover and the first wave of updates have now been completed. Nokia is now reported to have started the second wave of the Belle Refresh update which carries the name ‘Improved Software’ and the 111.040.1511 version number .

Nokia Belle Refresh software updated and change-log

Nokia has released the Nokia Belle Refresh software update to their first generation of Symbian^3 devices. The Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7, Nokia Oro and the Nokia 500 which will receive the software version 111.040.1511, while the Nokia E6 software version will be 111.140.0058.

and brings new widgets, a new web browser, updated media player, better support for flash videos along with general performance and usability improvements.

Nokia has released the Symbian Belle Refresh software update for older Symbian devices

Nokia has confirmed that the Nokia Belle Refresh update will start rolling out for the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7, Nokia C6-01, Nokia X7 and Nokia Oro. The software version on these devices will be updated to version 111.040.1511

The Nokia E6 will receive software version 111.140.0058 starting later this week while the Nokia 500 update will begin within the coming weeks.

Nokia N8 receives new firmware (111.40.805) on Navifirm

A new firmware update (111.40.805) has appeared on Navifirm for the Nokia N8. While we aren't certain on what new features are available in the new firmware, it appears to be the much awaited Belle Refresh update for the Nokia N8.

As you may already know the first generation Nokia Symbian^3 devices are set to receive an update titled Belle Refresh Update instead of the Nokia Belle FP1 or newer updates which will be available for the latest devices.

[Videography Comparison] Nokia N8 vs. Sony Xperia S vs. Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Nokia 808 PureView

When it comes to photography there is no question that the Nokia 808 PureView is in a league of its own, but what happens when you compare video capturing between the top smartphones?

Check out the following video sample comparison between the Nokia N8, Sony Xperia S, Samsung Galaxy S III and the Nokia 808 PureView

Nokia Belle Refresh update coming to first generation Symbian^3 devices

We know that the first generation Symbian^3 devices will not be receiving the Nokia Belle FP1 or newer updates. However Nokia promised to continue offering More fixes and changes to these handsets. 

A report along with some screenshots show off what we can expect from this upcoming update named ‘Nokia Belle Refresh’.

[Comparison] Nokia 808 PureView vs. Nokia N8

If you own a Nokia N8, you know you probably own one of the best camera phones in the market today. But Nokia has its successor - the Nokia 808 PureView is all set to launch in May and it boasts specs which make all modern camera phones feel like toys. So will you be upgrading your Nokia N8 with a brand new 808 Pureview when it launches ?

The following video comparison of the two devices may help you decide.

Nokia N8 - Still the top camera phone

The Nokia N8 which is more than 15 months old, still rules the roost as top camera phone according to a review done by TechRadar. Nokia has continued to support their flagship cameraphone first with the Symbian Anna update which will soon be followed by Symbian Belle.

The N8 had some heavy competition in the form of the Apple iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy SII, HTC Evo 3D, Motorola XT720 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. 

Nokia N8 Belle update (111.30.607) appears on Navifirm

The Symbian Belle update for the Nokia N8 is now available on Navifirm. Nokia previously aimed at releasing this update by the end of this year but have since announced that the Symbian Belle update will only be available in 2012.

Does the fact that this version has appeared on Navifirm, which is an official Nokia resource mean that Symbian Belle is ready for release?

Nokia N8 receives camera software update

The Nokia N8 may still arguably have the best camera on a smartphone but is looked past because of the Symbian OS under it's hood. Nokia is however not ready to give up on their flagship camera and has been working hard to release updates on their Symbian platform to favor the device.

The Symbian Anna update which was released last week offers some great improvements which include continuous auto-focus and 30fps HD video capture. We can be sure that the N8 will continue to see more updates through Symbian Belle which may go public in a few days.

Symbian Anna update now available

The Symbian Anna update has finally started rolling out for the Nokia N8, Nokia E7, Nokia C7 and the Nokia C6-01 in key European and Asian markets including UK, France, Italy and India.

Nokia N8 - Review

The Nokia N8 is a smartphone designed and manufactured by Nokia which runs the Symbian^3 mobile operating system. It features a 12MP camera with Xenon flash which is capable of capturing video at 720p HD. The device has 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded with microSD by an additional 32GB.

The recently released Nokia N8 32GB allows up to 64GB of storage on your device.The N8 is a true multimedia device with support for XVid and DivX.

[Comparison] Nokia N8 vs. Nokia N9 vs. Nokia X7

Anunay Kumar from the Nokia N8 blog compares three of the top devices in the Nokia catalog: The Nokia N8, the Nokia N9 and the Nokia X7.

Nokia N8 - Photo Samples

Check out some more photos taken using the Nokia N8, courtesy of one of our team. You can click on the slideshow to see them in full resolution and browse through the entire album.

The Nokia N8 features a 12 megapixel camera with Xenon flash which is capable of capturing videos in 720p HD, and is one of the best camera phones in the market to date.

Symbian Anna (PR 2.0) demoed on Nokia N8

Symbian Anna is an upcoming update for all Symbian^3 devices including the Nokia N8. The N8 is a smartphone rich in features, with its 12MP camera with Xenon flash, 720p HD video, 16GB/32GB storage and manu more.

Check out this video (not in English  courtesy of Nokia, previewing the Symbian^3 PR 2.0 (Anna) update running on the Nokia N8.

Pink Nokia N8 unveiled

The Nokia N8 comes in an array of colors to suite the tastes of different users. According to a report from Nokia Conversations, it looks like Nokia is looking to expand their flagship device but adding a new color to the mix. Enter the N8 - Pink Edition.

[Guides] How to install Symbian Belle today

Symbian Belle is the next iteration to the Symbian mobile operating system and set to follow Symbian Anna. Since Symbian Anna has still not been released publicly the Belle update may feel far from being released. But it turns out that a working version of the OS has already leaked out.

Symbian Belle brings ushers the Symbian OS into the modern era with a notification system and a sleek minimalistic design.